Healthcare Campus Public Safety Officer

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a vigilant security professional to intervene in unruly or armed incidents, apprehend offenders, and investigate criminal activity within its facilities. You will respond to routine and emergency calls, document incidents, and coordinate with local police when needed.

This role requires calm, decisive action and strong integrity to protect patients, staff, and visitors. Qualifications include General Law Enforcement Certification, Basic Law Enforcement Training, and

Qualifications

• Must hold General Law Enforcement Certification.
• Basic Law Enforcement Training completed.
• Criminal Justice background required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain state certification.
• Pass rigorous background check and polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately and effectively intervenes when unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed persons are encountered.
• Apprehend and arrest individuals for criminal activity.
• Complete investigations of criminal activity within jurisdiction and process defendants per state proceedings.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for assistance and document incidents.
• Assist teammates and serve as subject matter expert in criminal process.
• Communicate calmly and courteously; coordinate with community police agencies as appropriate.
• Provide armed response to imminent threats on Advocate Health property.
• Prepare criminal cases for court proceedings, attend court, and testify.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Calm under stress

Effective communication

Firearm proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Education

General Law Enforcement Certification

Basic Law Enforcement Training

Criminal Justice

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a vigilant security professional to intervene in unruly or armed incidents, apprehend offenders, and investigate criminal activity within its facilities. You will respond to routine and emergency calls, document incidents, and coordinate with local police when needed.

This role requires calm, decisive action and strong integrity to protect patients, staff, and visitors. Qualifications include General Law Enforcement Certification, Basic Law Enforcement Training, and